Hippo Campus announces world tour after releasing a ‘Flood’ of new tracks

After five years of songwriting and a no-holds-barred 10 days in the studio, indie sensation Hippo Campus returns with "Flood"—proof that sometimes, surrendering your preconceptions leads to making a bigger splash.

Photo credit: Brit O’Brien

On September Hippo Campus released "Flood," their fourth and most ambitious full-length album to date. Billed as their greatest album yet, "Flood" is the product of five years of self-reflection, reinvention, and reconnection. Featuring sharp lyrics and warm, stripped-back instrumentation, it’s a sonic pivot that brings the Minnesota-based band back to their roots while reflecting their growth as individuals and musicians.

After playing sold-out release parties across the country, the band will launch their world tour in 2025 with support from Petey, Mei Semones, and Hotline TNT. Tickets for over 30 shows—including Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, LA’s Wiltern, and of course, D.C.'s The Anthem—are available now.

Unlike the synth-heavy soundscapes of "LP3," "Flood" embraces a back-to-basics approach. Across its 13 tracks, Hippo Campus prioritizes organic arrangements—guitar, bass, drums, and vocals—with subtle reverb and moments of orchestral flourish. Produced by Caleb Wright and Brad Cook, the album’s sessions took place over 10 days at Sonic Ranch studios on the Texas border, a no-second-guessing environment that pushed the band to trust their instincts and each other.

The result is an album that feels both mature and refreshingly honest. From the constant drums of "Paranoid" to the upbeat riffs of "Madman," "Flood" radiates an inviting warmth. Vocalist Jake Luppen delivers a raw and vibrant performance, highlighting the band’s shift toward a more authentic, unrefined sound.

"Flood" remains introspective like its predecessors, but it sheds some of the angst, embracing a more nuanced honesty. Tracks like "Prayer Man" and "Flood" confront deep existential struggles, capturing feelings of disillusionment and searching for meaning. Meanwhile, “Paranoid” and “Fences” delve into self-doubt and relationship turmoil, reflecting inner conflicts and vulnerabilities. The lyricism is tempered by moments of introspective optimism, such as the hopeful "Brand New" and the reflective "I Got Time," both offering reminders to appreciate the present and the possibilities of the future.

Hippo Campus will take "Flood" on the road in 2025 with shows across North America. See the full list of dates below:

• January 28, 2025 @ Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN~

• January 29, 2025 @ The Eastern in Atlanta, GA~

• January 31, 2025 @ The Anthem in Washington, DC*

• February 1, 2025 @ The Met in Philadelphia, PA*

• February 2, 2025 @ Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA*

• February 4, 2025 @ The Paramount in Brooklyn, NY*

• February 7, 2025 @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park in Boston, MA*

• February 8, 2025 @ Empire Live in Albany, NY~

• February 9, 2025 @ History in Toronto, ON~

• February 11, 2025 @ The Fillmore in Detroit, MI~

• February 12, 2025 @ Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, WI~

• February 14, 2025 @ The Factory in St. Louis, MO~

• February 15, 2025 @ The Astro Theater in La Vista, NE~

• February 18, 2025 @ The Sound in San Diego, CA~

• February 20, 2025 @ The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA~

• February 22, 2025 @ Fox Theater in Oakland, CA~

• February 24, 2025 @ The Union in Salt Lake City, UT~

• May 9, 2025 @ Roseland Theater in Portland, OR^

• May 10, 2025 @ Roseland Theater in Portland, OR^

• May 12, 2025 @ Showbox in Seattle, WA^

• May 13, 2025 @ Showbox in Seattle, WA^

• May 14, 2025 @ Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC^

• May 17, 2025 @ Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV^

• May 18, 2025 @ The Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ^

• May 20, 2025 @ The Aztec in San Antonio, TX^

• May 21, 2025 @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, TX^

• May 22, 2025 @ The Factory in Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX^

• May 24, 2025 @ Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City, OK^

• May 27, 2025 @ KEMBA Live! in Columbus, OH^

• May 29, 2025 @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI^

• May 30, 2025 @ The Salt Shed in Chicago, IL^

• May 31, 2025 @ Surly Brewing Festival Field in Minneapolis, MN^

*w/ Petey

~w/ Mei Semones

^w/ Hotline TNT